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Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake

Rich, moist, fluffy Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake made in just 5 minutes! This easy cake recipe is scaled down for one, and is grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free.

Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake - a 5-minute, healthy chocoalte cake recipe scaled down for one person. Grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free!

…Because sometimes you need chocolate cake NOW and you need it to be portioned appropriately so that you don’t end up eating an entire chocolate cake.

That, m’dears, is the purpose of the chocolate mug cake.

Easy Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake - only a few ingredients are required to make this 5-minute grain-free chocolate cake for one!

If you saw my Paleo Chocolate Cake recipe last week and watered at the mouth at the thought of it but knew you’d be far too tempted to overdo it on the dessert lest the chocolate cake fairy didn’t take it away before you could do any actual damage, here is your solution. It is…

  • Paleo (grain-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free)..
  • Super rich and chocolatey..
  • Fluffy, moist, and tempting..
  • Scaled down for one.

Simply stir all of the ingredients together aggressively in a mug, nuke it, let it cool for a hot second, and enjoy.

I like adding some fresh fruit for a little juicy pop of flavor (blueberries are my current topping jam), but you can keep this pure and chocolatey as well. Up for a little double chocolate action? Just add chocolate chips to the batter. Super into nut butters? Drizzle it on!

If you’re a lover of all-things banana bread, you can try out my Paleo Banana Bread Mug Cake recipe, and step it up a notch to add cacao powder and/or chocolate chips. This banana-sweetened version is a great option as well for those of you who try to keep your treats naturally sweet.

5-Minute Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake - a grain-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free chocolate cake recipe for one!

Point is, there are plenty of adaptations you can employ to make this the star of your world.

For me, this mug cake is actual perfection because I’m obsessed with all-things chocolate, but I’m the only person in my house that consumes them (the boyf has zero sweet tooth). If you’re going stag on Valentine’s Day (no shame!), or you’re the sole dessert eater of the household, this one’s for you.

Stir, nuke, devour!

More Desserts in Mug Recipes:

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Easy Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake - only a few ingredients are required to make this 5-minute grain-free chocolate cake for one!

Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake

Easy single-serve grain-free chocolate cake in a mug. Delicious, rich, and decadent!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
1 mug cake

Ingredients

Optional Add-Ins:

Instructions

  • Stir all ingredients together very well in a large mug until well-combined. Microwave on high for 1.5 to 2 minutes, or until mug cake is cooked through. Enjoy with any of your favorite toppings

Notes

*Save the egg white for a different use, such as an egg white omelet or scramble
**Or unsweetened cocoa powder

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug cake - Calories: 515kcal - Carbohydrates: 46g - Protein: 15g - Fat: 32g - Sugar: 29g
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, dessert, grain free, paleo, paleo mug cake
Servings: 1 mug cake
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Julia

5-Minute Paleo Chocolate Mug Cake made grain-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free. This healthy cake-for-one takes hardly any effort to make and is absolutely delicious!

 

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Diana

Saturday 2nd of October 2021

Love this chocolate mug cake recipe. Is there one for gingerbread, please, please, please?

Julia

Monday 4th of October 2021

Hi Diana!

I'm so happy you like it! I love the idea of a gingerbread mug cake, so I just put that on my list of recipes to make. :D Coming soon! xoxo

Gabrielle

Saturday 19th of December 2020

I make a lot of microwave mug cakes so just wanted to give some feedback. Made this in two different types of mugs and 2 mins was too long in the microwave. Made it again since its so easy to make and microwaved for 1.5 mins and it was perfect (it continues to cook a bit once you remove it). Also, the second tablespoon of maple syrup is really not necessary, and I find it tastes better with just one heaping tablespoon. I added a few mini chocolate chips on top before microwaving.

Julia

Tuesday 22nd of December 2020

Thanks so much for sharing that, Gabrielle! It's super helpful! xoxo

Keana

Friday 19th of June 2020

Does the egg white need to be omitted then?

Julia

Monday 22nd of June 2020

Hi Keana! Sorry about the confusion. Yes, use the yolk only :D xoxo

Karen

Tuesday 14th of April 2020

This. Is. So. Amazing!!!!!! Yum!!!!

Julia

Tuesday 14th of April 2020

I'm so thrilled you like it, Karen! Thanks for the sweet note! xo

lesley

Wednesday 21st of February 2018

looks/sounds amazing but I don't have a microwave. can it be done in an oven in any way?

Julia

Wednesday 21st of February 2018

Hi Lesley! Absolutely - you can bake it at 350 for 20 - 30 minutes

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